It is past the trade deadline. Manning is an UFA next year. Manning not the Colts have refused to discuss a contract. Manning might not be a Colt next year, but all they will get is a 3rd round 2012 comp pick.

It is past the trade deadline. Manning is an UFA next year. Manning not the Colts have refused to discuss a contract. Manning might not be a Colt next year, but all they will get is a 3rd round 2012 comp pick.

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I would assume they would franchise him. But there was a rumor on a Colts board that Peyton and father Manning want him to sign with the Saints and finish his career there.

I would assume they would franchise him. But there was a rumor on a Colts board that Peyton and father Manning want him to sign with the Saints and finish his career there.

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Peyton and his father may want that. Unfortunately, Sean Payton, Tom Benson, and the Saints fanbase won't want that. Why would the Saints sign Manning coming off what is going to be his worst season in years when they already have Drew Brees who is better than Manning right now?